CROYA'S Top 10 List

October 2026

10. CROYA's September programs kicked off a great start to the school year!

CROYA's High School meetings included Flour Tag, Water Balloon Wars, Bennis, and What Would You Do For A Dollar? There were also Middle School meetings, Cooking Club, Crumbl Club, and great service projects!

9. CROYA's Middle School Meetings in October have something for everyone!

CROYA's Middle School Meetings for 7th and 8th graders are every Tuesday from 4:00-4:30pm. Cooking Club is every Thursday from 4:00-5:00pm. CROYA's DPM Exec. Committee will meet on Monday, October 5th from 2:45-3:15pm. For more information on any of the Middle School programs, contact Leslie at CROYA.

8. CROYA's annual Middle School Six Flags Fright Fest trip is Monday, October 12th.

CROYA's trip for 7th and 8th graders to Six Flags Fright Fest is Monday, October 12th, on the day off school. We will meet at CROYA at 9:30am and return to CROYA at 6:00pm. Space is limited and a permission slip is required.

7. CROYA's October High School Meetings are from 7-8pm.

CROYA's High School Meetings:

Wednesday, Oct. 7th - Foam Party (date changed due to weather)

Wednesday, Oct. 14th - Gorgons (Back by popular demand!)

Wednesday, Oct. 21st - Pink Party Breast Cancer Awareness Mtg.

Wednesday, Oct. 28th - Halloween Spooktacular! (Costume contest!)

For more information on any high school programs, contact Catherine!

6. The CROYA Staff will be presenting at the LFHS Community Connections "See It to Be It" Event!

The CROYA Staff will share their stories in the "See It to Be It" session called "CROYA: It's Not Just a Job!" on Wednesday, October 14th at LFHS. Freshmen and Sophomores have the opportunity to hear from the CROYA Staff why their job means so much to them, and how they came to find CROYA.

5. CROYA has awesome Service Projects this month!

CROYA's CSL projects for October:

Wed., Oct. 7th - CROYA's Poinsettia Sale begins!

Sun., Oct. 18th - Great Full Market at Beacon Place 11am - 1pm.

Wed., Oct. 21st - Pink Party to support Breast Cancer Awareness 7-8pm.

Thurs., Oct. 22nd - Roberti Community House Halloween Party 4-6pm.

(Donate new and lightly used Halloween Costumes for the party!)
For more information, contact Sophie at CROYA!

4. CROYA's After School Drop-In Hours are every day! Participation Waivers are available online!

CROYA is open every day after school until 5:30pm. All 7th-12 graders are welcome to come to the CROYA Student Union. The CROYA van picks up students each day at LBMS at 3:35pm, and at LFHS at 3:45pm.

3. CROYA Fall Retreat Registration!

CROYA's High School Fall Retreat Registration begins Wednesday, October 21st at 10:00am using the RecTrac software program. The retreats fill up very quickly. The Fall Retreat is for first-time retreat goers only, and it is led by CROYA Staff and youth leaders. The Fall Retreat is held at Camp Henry Horner in Ingleside, IL, and it is the weekend of November 20-22.

2. CROYA's Middle School Fall Fest!

CROYA's Middle School Fall Fest is Friday, October 23rd from 1:00-3:00pm. 7th and 8th graders are invited to carve pumpkins, enjoy special fall treats, and have a great time! For more information, contact Rick at CROYA!

And the number 1 thing happening at CROYA is...

1. CROYA's Poinsettia Sale is here!

The annual CROYA Poinsettia Sale begins on Wednesday, October 7th! The poinsettia order form can be found at croyapoinsettia.com or by clicking on the button below! Youth who sell poinsettias can earn great prizes like CROYA merch, and even cash for the top sellers! Poinsettias, Christmas Cactuses, and Frosty Ferns will be available for pick up at the CROYA Student Union on Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th.